Join the diverse and dynamic team that powers Michigan's largest energy provider and one of the nation's largest gas and electric combination utilities. Consumers Energy services 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents - caring for our friends and neighbors in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. We embrace a cleaner and leaner utility vision focused on eliminating energy waste and adding renewable energy from sources such as wind and solar.
Why should you join our team?The Engineering Internship Program is geared toward current college students who have a passion for Engineering and an interest in Consumers Energy and the energy industry. The Engineering Internship Program at Consumers Energy has core principles of skill development, ability enhancement, and knowledge application - an experience designed to be complementary to traditional classroom instruction.
What you will do:Current college students of all levels will work as part of a larger team to provide hands-on support and design/development for various engineering aspects of our business. This could include work in energy delivery - electric engineering, gas engineering, energy operations, and more - all while helping create a better tomorrow for the communities we serve!In addition to working alongside full-time employees carrying out the engineering function for Consumers Energy, Engineering Interns will have the option to participate in a number of additional optional events within the program. This includes intern networking events, company tours, and the consistently top-ranked philanthropic event, the Intern Challenge.
Electrical Engineering Intern assignments may include opportunities in:Low Voltage Distribution PlanningDistribution Standards and MaterialsHigh Voltage Distribution Lines Design and StandardsInstrumentation & Control, Design, and StandardsLow Voltage Distribution EngineeringSubstation Design and StandardsSystem Control & MonitoringPlant EngineeringProject EngineeringSystem EngineeringAlong with many more!
There are so many new, exciting opportunities in the world of engineering. It's a very exciting time for Consumers Energy; come be a part of history - and fun!
IMPORTANT NOTE:This posting does not represent a specific position and is posted for the purpose of collecting resumes for students interested in a Electrical Engineering internship opportunity with Consumers Energy. Opportunities could include summer 2024 Internships, fall or spring co-op, part-time year-round co-op, etc.
Due to the nature of this posting, and alignment to therecruitment season, applications will be collected from January-mid February 2024.Responses to your application may be delayed due to the extended application period.
We encourage you to apply if you possess the following:Actively enrolled and pursuing an ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in Engineering, with a specific focus in Electrical Engineering. The following MUST betrue to be eligible for an Intern role.A current student:currently pursuing Bachelor's in Engineering at ABET school ORcurrently pursuing a Master's in Engineering at ABET school ORcurrently pursuing an Engineering-related Master's while having completed a Bachelor's in Engineering at ABET schoolMinimum GPA requirement of 2.7 or higher.
The following skills and experience may set you apartAbility to be flexible and adaptable to new assignments and projectsStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting skillsAttitude and aptitude to learn new skills and conceptsAbility and willingness to work independently or as part of a team in order to complete tasksPrior work and/or internship experienceHands-on experience with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
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